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SkyExtender DualBand
Key Benefits
Long-range mesh backhaul enables
deployment flexibility for Wi-Fi services
n Dual radio architecture (one for
802.11b/g subscribers and one for
5 GHz backhaul) overcomes welldocumented inefficiencies and
scalability issues with single-radio,
omnidirectional mesh networks
n 5 GHz backhaul combines benefits
of mesh networking and point-topoint links
- Mesh networking: 360° coverage,
multiple links with optimized routing
and link redundancy, load balancing
capabilities
- Point-to-point links: high-power
(28.2 W/44.5 dBm EIRP) focused
beams and eight 18 dBi antennas
improve penetration and extend
range up to 10 miles/16 km
n High-power (3.2 W/35 dBm EIRP)
Wi-Fi access point with 9 dBi antenna
provides broad coverage to 802.11b/g
subscribers
n Supports SkyConnector CPE for fixed
Internet access services to enterprise
and residential subscribers
n Multi-service network capable of
providing end-to-end security and
quality of service for VoIP
n Auto-discovery and rapid provisioning
minimize deployment expenses
n Multiple topology options and network
scalability enables growth capabilities
n OFDM modulation can provide
non-line of sight (NLOS) connectivity in
multipath environments
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Leading the Mesh Revolution
SkyExtender DualBand –
High-Capacity Mesh Backhaul with AP
The SkyExtender™ DualBand’s unique integration of a long-range
mesh backhaul and industry-standard 802.11 access point gives service providers great
flexibility when deploying Wi-Fi access networks. With the extended range of the mesh
backhaul, Wi-Fi can be deployed in dense coverage patterns, like blanketing the downtown
area of a city, as well as being deployed in targeted locations such as hotzones or residences. This allows multiple distinct and separate Wi-Fi networks to connect to a high-capacity,
redundant mesh backhaul to provide an economical and efficient means of deploying
Wi-Fi access in outdoor environments.
Another significant benefit of the SkyExtender DualBand is its dual radio architecture,
which eliminates the capacity conflict between subscriber access and the network backhaul. The 2.4 GHz radio provides an 802.11b/g access point with high-speed connectivity to
Wi-Fi clients (laptops, PDAs, wireless VoIP phones) and the 5 GHz radio leverages SkyPilot’s
innovative 8-antenna array to connect to the high-capacity, redundant wireless mesh backhaul and to SkyConnector™ CPE. The separation of access from backhaul enables the use
of multiple non-overlapping channels when deploying a “honeycomb” of Wi-Fi cells, thus
providing much greater throughput, subscriber density, network capacity, and scalability
throughout the Wi-Fi access network. The result is a practical, elegant network architecture
for deploying Wi-Fi access services to metropolitan, municipal, and campus networks.
Metropolitan, Municipal, and Campus Wireless Networks
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Municipal districts, business parks, and residences
Public safety, essential services, and telemetry
Educational and corporate campuses
Public outdoor spaces – shopping malls, recreation areas, and parks
Multi-Service Applications
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Outdoor Public Access Networks
Business or residential broadband Internet access
Wireless Voice over IP (wVoIP)
Video surveillance and security for public or private networks
Provide scalable Wi-Fi capacity and coverage with the SkyExtender DualBand
The SkyExtender DualBand can provide blanket Wi-Fi coverage while taking advantage of a
high-capacity mesh backhaul for improved range, capacity, and fault tolerance.
SkyExtender Dualband System Specifications
Access Point
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16 SSIDs with VLAN mapping
Dynamic channel selection
Traffic Management
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VLAN support: IEEE 802.1q
Traffic Prioritization: IEEE 802.1p,
protocol type, IP port, IP ToS field,
and IP address list
Traffic Filtering: protocol type, IP
port, and IP address list
Traffic Shaping: upstream and
downstream per-user rate
controlT
Wireless
Frequency band
4.940-5.150, 5.150-5.450, 5.450-5.725,
or 5.725-5.850 GHz
EIRP
44.5 dBm/28.2 W peak,
(EIRP selected for
36 dBm/4 W average, 33 dBm/2 W
country-specific
average, 30 dBm/1 W average, or
regulations)
36 dBm/4 W peak
Media access
Time Division Duplex (TDD)
Modulation technique OFDM with adaptive modulation
Modulation rates
Throughput
Latency
Antennas
Topology
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Mesh, point-to-multipoint, and
point-to-point, in any combination and with multiple hops
between base station and subscriber nodes
Channel width
Channel resolution
Receive sensitivity
Connectivity
Authentication
Configuration, Management,
& Monitoring
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NMS integration: SNMPv2c
EMS: SkyProvision and
SkyControl
IP address: DHCP or static
Firmware: Multiple versions
stored in nonvolatile memory;
updated via FTP
Provisioning: Manual or automated
Configuration file: XML over
HTTP
SNMP MIBs: MIB-II (RFC 1213);
EtherLike (RFC 2665); Bridge (RFC
1493); 802.11; SkyPilot private
MIB
Remote logging
Remote management: CLI via
Telnet, SNMPv2c
Local management: RS-232 serial
console port
Leading the Mesh Revolution
5 GHz wireless backhaul
(mesh, point-to-multipoint,
or point-to-point)
Encryption
802.11b/g AP
(Wi-Fi subscriber access)
2.400-2.497 GHz
35.0 dBm/3.2 W or
29.0 dBm/800mW
802.11b/g CSMA/CA
OFDM with adaptive
modulation (802.11g)
& DSSS (802.11b)
6 to 54 Mbps
802.11b: 1 to 11 Mbps
802.11g: 6 to 54 Mbps
Up to 20 Mbps
10-12 ms roundtrip per hop
8-antenna array (360° coverage)
2 external 9 dBi omnidirectional
Each antenna: 45° horizontal x 6°
antennas with transmit &
vertical, 18 dBi
receive diversity
5, 10, or 20 MHz
20 MHz
5 MHz frequency control
5 MHz frequency control
-90 dBm at 6 Mbps modulation
-98 dBm at 1 Mbps modulation
Connects with SkyGateways,
Connects with 802.11b/g
SkyExtenders, SkyExtender
Wi-Fi clients
DualBands, and SkyConnectors
MD5-based certificates
RADIUS support for multiple
servers, 802.1x
128-bit AES encryption on
AES, WPA (EAP-TTLS, EAP-PEAP/
all wireless links
MSCHAPv2 with TKIP), MIC, and
dynamic WEP
Product Specifications
Connectors
RJ-45: power (Power over Ethernet)
RJ-45: RS-232 serial for local management
Mounting
Tower, utility pole, lampposts, building, or other infrastructure
Outside diameter up to 2.0”
LEDs
Wireless activity, wireless link
Dimensions
33.0” (83.8 cm) H x 12.2” (31.0 cm) diameter
Weight
15.0 pounds (6.75 kg)
Operating temperature -40° to 131° F (-40° to 55° C)
Wind loading
Up to 150 mph (240 km/h)
Enclosure/humidity
NEMA-4X
Power
110VAC, 50-60 Hz input; 20 Watts
Certifications
FCC Part 15, FCC 47 CFR Part 15, Class B USA; compliance with UL
safety standards, CE, C-Tick, IC RSS210 Issue 5
EMI and susceptibility
FCC Part 15.107 and 15.109
Warranty
One-year limited warranty on hardware;
90-day limited warranty on software
2055 Laurelwood Road
Santa Clara, California 95054-2747
For more information about the SkyPilot System:
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Call 408.764.8000 or (866) SKYPILOT (toll-free in the U.S.)
Email [email protected]
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